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Home My Public Portal About19990503REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 CALL TO ORDER 1 The Regular Council Meeting of May 3, 1999, was convened at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Tom Rackers. Prayer was offered by Councilman Edith Vogel, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: *Blaney, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Absent: Jackson and Nelson A quorum was declared present. Mayor Tom Rackers recognized and welcomed the following Cub Scout Troop which was present at tonight's meeting and introduced the troop members: Pack 104, Den 7, from St. Joseph's Church - Jeff Stockman, Den Leader, and Greg Byers, Assistant Den Leader PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning Lot "A" of Mall Ridge Subdivision, Section 8 Replat, from RA -2 (Multiple Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) — Planning and Code Enforcement Director Keith DeVault made a presentation outlining the background of the request for rezoning. Following the presentation, no one present spoke in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor Rackers declared the public hearing concluded. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Mr. Troy Pinkerton, 901 Maywood, made a presentation regarding the awarding of the bid for the 1999 Milling & Overlay Project. He stated that his company, APAC- Missouri, Inc. should be awarded the bid based on the bid specifications. Mr. Bud Farmer, President of Jefferson Asphalt Company, also made a presentation regarding the awarding of the bid for the 1999 Milling & Overlay Project. He stated that the bid should be awarded to his company due to the consideration of the buy -back of milling material, and the fact that his company is a local company. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 2 Mr. Richard Groner, 1301 E. High Street, made a presentation regarding the selection of a convention center developer. He asked several questions of staff regarding the selection process, and gave reasons why he felt his proposal should have been selected. Mr. Ted Stewart, 332 Fox Creek Road, made a presentation regarding the convention center. He stated he is opposed to the city's subsidization of a hotel with taxpayers' money. Ms. April Thompson, 513 Gipford, made a presentation regarding safety issues in the public schools. Following her presentation, the Mayor and Council recommended that Ms. Thompson present her ideas to the School Board for their consideration because the City Council has no jurisdiction over school board issues. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for approval on the Consent Agenda: a. Minutes of April 19, 1999, City Council Meetings b. Minutes of April 26, 1999, Special Council Meeting c. Authorizing Amendment to Grant Agreement with Cole County Special Services for Transportation Services for the Developmentally Disabled Councilman Edith Vogel requested that the attendance roll -call for the Minutes of the April 26, 1999 Special Council Meeting be corrected to show the correct attendees of the meeting. Request for said correction noted by City Clerk Phyllis Powell. A motion was made by Councilman Rick Nilges to approve the Consent Agenda with Councilman Vogel's correction, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent approved unanimously. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED & FILED Mayor Tom Rackers announced that the following reports have been received and are on file in the City Clerk's Office: a. Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, March 23, 1999 b. Transportation & Traffic Commission, April 8, 1999 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY TH E MAYOR No announcements were made at this time. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Tom Rackers announced the following Appointments to Council Committees for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 3 Council approval: Solid Waste Committee — Vincent, Nelson, Landwehr, Weber, Jaynes Appointments Review Committee — Jackson, Stella, Nilges, Blaney, Vogel A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for approval of the appointments, seconded by Councilman Rick Nilges approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED *Councilman Carol Blaney left temporarily at this point in the meeting. Bill 99 -7, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RON DAWSON AND DON WELCH CONCERNING WESTMINSTER ESTATES SUBDIVISION. Mayor Tom Rackers requested that President Pro Tempore Rick Nilges assume the Chair at this time and left the Council Chambers before introduction of Bill 99 -8. Bill 99 -8, sponsored by Councilmen Jackson and Nilges, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY FOR E9 -1 -1 EQUIPMENT. Following introduction and all discussion of Bill 99 -8, Mayor Tom Rackers returned to the Council Chambers to assume the Chair. BILLS PENDING Bill 99 -1, sponsored by Councilman Jaynes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE PLAT OF WESTPOINT ESTATES, SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON. Bill 99 -1 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12923: Aye: Jaynes, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None Abstain: Landwehr Absent during vote: Blaney REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 4 Bill 99 -2, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH APAC- MISSOURI, INC., FOR THE 1999 MILLING AND OVERLAY PROGRAM. A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber that a substitute bill as previously distributed to Council, awarding the bid to Jefferson Asphalt Company, be approved in lieu of current Bill 99 -2, seconded by Councilman Larry Vincent approved unanimously. Substitute Bill 99 -2 was then read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed the following vote as Ordinance 12924: Aye: Jaynes, Landwehr, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: Nilges Absent during vote: Blaney Bill 99 -3, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE F, (THROUGH STREETS), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF WILDWOOD DRIVE. Bill 99 -3 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12925: Aye: Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, Weber Nay: None Absent during vote: Blaney Bill 99 -4, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF THE 500 BLOCK OF ROLAND STREET. Bill 99 -4 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12926: Aye: Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent and Vogel Nay: None REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 5 Abstain: Weber Absent during vote: Blaney Bill 99 -5, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (J), (PARKING PROHIBITED), SUBPARAGRAPH (A), BY THE ADDITION OF A PORTION OF KNIPP DRIVE. Bill 99 -5 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12927: Aye: Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel, Weber Nay: None Absent during vote: Blaney Bill 99 -6, sponsored by Councilman Nelson, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE Z, (RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE REMOVAL OF JACKSON STREET FROM WOODLAWN AVENUE TO OBERMAN PLACE. Bill 99 -6 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following vote as Ordinance 12928: Aye: Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent and Vogel Nay: None Abstain: Weber Absent during vote: Blaney RESOLUTIONS Councilman Carol Blaney returned to the meeting at this time. RS99 -1 — Directing City Staff to Prepare Development Agreement with Capital Convention Center Group (Vincent). A motion was made by Councilman John Landwehr for adoption of RS99 -1, seconded by Councilman Leonard Stella approved unanimously. RS99 -2 — Authorizing Police Chief to Apply for Law Enforcement Traffic Services Grant REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3, 1999 6 from Missouri Division of Highway Safety (Nilges). A motion was made by Councilman Larry Vincent for adoption, seconded by Councilman Carl Jaynes approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Animal Control Ordinances — Councilman Larry Vincent requested that Council wait until Councilman Charles Jackson can be present before taking any action on this matter. Council agreed that no action should be taken at this time. Appeal Hearing Date in Southgate Subdivision Appeal — Mayor Tom Rackers announced that unless any Council Member requests otherwise, the appeal hearing should be set for the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting (May 17). No Council Members objected to that date; Councilman Larry Vincent requested that the Council receive information pertaining to previous issues in connection with this area prior to the next meeting. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilman Larry Vincent announced that a Solid Waste Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, May 11, 5:15 PM. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Bob Weber that the Council go into Executive Session at this time to discuss matters pertaining to real estate, litigation and personnel. Motion was seconded by Councilman John Landwehr, and approved unanimously by the following roll - call vote at 8:50 P.M. Aye: Blaney, Jaynes, Landwehr, Nilges, Stella, Vincent, Vogel and Weber Nay: None